Program Manager III - NPI

Job Title: Program Manager III NPI Location: NYC, NY Duration: Contract - 5 months Pay Range: $70/hr $74/hr (W2) Job ID: 374518 About BCforward BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Job Description We are seeking a NPI Program Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cross-functional program management, timeline ownership, and risk management and a proven ability to drive operational integrity across New Product Introduction timelines and enable leadership decisions. Responsibilities: Own the Milestone Master NPI section as the canonical tracker of all NPI milestones, dates, owners, and status across workstreams; update at least twice per week based on inputs actively pulled from workstream leads. Maintain a forward view of all NPI deliverables; track dependencies, send structured reminders to milestone owners seven and three days before due dates, and own the critical path. Reconcile timeline conflicts between Category, Channel Sales, and cross-functional partners, driving alignment when dates do not agree. Issue Critical Flags when a milestone is at risk of slipping by five or more days, a dependency is unresolved with fewer than two weeks to a gate, or two workstreams have conflicting timelines with no resolution path. Ensure each Critical Flag includes what is at risk, why, downstream impact, who needs to decide or unblock, and a recommended action. Track flag resolution end-to-end; do not close flags until the risk is mitigated. Synthesize inputs from workstream owners into decision-ready artifacts that leadership can act on without further synthesis. Build launch-by-launch institutional knowledge of best practices and common NPI failure points. Required Skills & Qualifications: 4-5 years of program or project management experience at a large technology company or strategy consulting firm. Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional timelines with multiple workstreams and dependencies. Track record of holding senior stakeholders accountable and pulling status proactively. Ability to synthesize inputs and frame decisions with trade-offs and a clear recommendation. Ability to prioritize and work autonomously through ambiguity. Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience producing decision-ready artifacts for leadership. Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and timeline or project tracking tools. Experience working against tight timelines with high-visibility deliverables. Preferred Skills: Retail, hardware, or consumer electronics NPI experience. Comfort operating independently and driving accountability without direct authority. Why BCforward? At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunities for growth with global clients. A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people. Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects. About Our Commitment BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Interested? Apply Now! If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a